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S231 ATX

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,871 mi
Last recorded127,871 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 ATX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 127,871 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 127,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,296 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 113,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,763 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 108,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,513 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,111 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 92,936 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,152 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 83,138 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,922 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 75,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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S231 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 71,557 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S231 ATX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S231 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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